Wednesday, October 07, 2015

Second Annual Tea & Tiaras in Support of the Starlight Foundation - October 25th, 2015

As a mom, it always upsets me to see any child suffer. Whether it's the tears from a skinned knee, the anticipation of surgery, or facing a terrifying diagnosis, it's so difficult to see kids dealing with the fear and pain. Childhood is for sure a time for exploration and throwing caution to the wind, which can lead to lots of bumps and bruises and even broken bones, but anything that lands a wee one in hospital is especially heart-wrenching.

Childhood should be a time of fun and dreams and laughter. Which is why I love the great work done by the Starlight Children's Foundation. For more than 23 years they've been supporting seriously ill children and their families with both in-hospital distraction and entertainment, as well as out-of-hospital special experiences through their Wishes and Escapes programs.

This registered charitable organisation depends on the generosity of donors to support their important work, and they find ways to make giving fun through special events, like this month's Tea & Tiaras, happening October 25, at Toronto's Fairmont Royal York. Hosted by CBC News Now's Suhana Meharchand, and running from 1-4pm, the event promises an elegant afternoon of raising awareness and funds for Starlight Canada.

photo credit: George Pimentel

This second annual Tea & Tiaras will be a decadent gathering of mothers, daughters (ages 12 and up), aunts, grandmothers, cousins, friends and colleagues, featuring top-notch entertainment, food and a fashion show by Riani Designs .

Starlight Canada is thrilled to be welcoming an extensive list of Canadian talent to join in on the afternoon tea party including: JUNO winner Simone Denny; musicians Alessia Cole and Tara Shannon; Corner Gas’ Tara Spencer-Nairn; Saving Hope’s Kim Shaw and Parveen Kaur; media personalities Kim D’Eon, Lynn Spence and Allison Dore; along with many others.

photo credit: George Pimentel

Returning for their second year as Tea & Tiaras’ presenting sponsor is Bloom Lanys Professional Corporation, who are joined by supporting sponsors Toys“R”Us Canada and Babies“R”Us Canada, SmartREIT, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, TCG National, Metrowide, and Salt Depot.

Tickets for the second annual Tea & Tiaras can be purchased online for $80 per person, or $640 for a table of eight by visiting http://www.teaandtiaras.ca. This promises to be a great experience in support of a great cause!

Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the Starlight Foundation. All opinions on this blog, as always, remain my own.